The exclusive dialogue of Merlinda, "Face -to -face", launched a wonderful discussion on feminine power and wealth concept

In September, the top -level interview column of the city industry, "City Interface, Face -to -Long Sheng Time", will be exclusive to the co -chairman of the Gates Foundation, Minda Frank Gates. This is Yao Changsheng, a city publisher. After talking to Bill Gates in 2019, he once again exclusively interviewed Melinda.

In the interview program, Yao Changsheng and Melinda will conduct wonderful discussions on topics such as women's strength, challenges of how young people respond to the epidemic, and the conversion of Melinda themselves.

"I think women are the epitome of society. When we invest in women, the whole society will become better." Melinda explained why she always insisted on pursuing equality.

In 2000, Melinda and Bill Gates jointly founded Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As of now, the Gates Foundation has spent about $ 79.2 billion in donations.

In terms of the fund's source of funds, since 2006, Buffett has donated $ 35.7 billion to the Gates Foundation, accounting for about half of the fund's total funds. Bill Gates and Melinda donated $ 39 billion to the Foundation.

In Melinda's view, it is logical to help others after having wealth, helping others through donations and other ways. "I believe that if you have wealth, you should donate at least half to go out." She talked about in the interview with the "City Interface".

The Gates Foundation recently announced that it plans to increase annual expenditure to $ 9 billion per year by 2026, an increase of 50%compared with the previous epidemic.

In 2015, 193 leaders in the world reached 17 far -reaching goals, including eliminating poverty and confrontation before 2030. In 2017, the Gates Foundation issued the "Target Guardian Report" every year, tracking these 17 far -reaching goals, and sorting out the problems, challenges and possible coping methods encountered by all human beings.

On September 13, the Gates Foundation released the "2022 Target Guardian" report (hereinafter referred to as the report). The report pointed out that from the current situation, we need to speed up the progress of progress by 5 times to achieve most of the sustainable development goals, and this may still not be enough, because the data has not considered the impact of sudden factors such as epidemics and geopolitical conflicts on the world.

From the data, the current situation is bad, but Melinda and Bill Gates are still confident in the future, because "human wisdom may make our elaborate prediction look unrelated, and it can also make our most magnificent ambitions It looks like it can reach. "

For example, in the case of joint efforts to exert wisdom, the number of AIDS -related deaths in 2020 decreased by nearly 60%compared with 2000.

In terms of specific goals, this year's target guards reported that they focused on two important issues: global food security and gender equality.

Just as Melinda and Bill Gates emphasized human wisdom and wisdom, they contain huge power. In terms of food security, the report also emphasizes the importance of innovation. R & D investment in agriculture, such as producing more drought -resistant seeds and promoting the application of agricultural artificial intelligence, can promote global agricultural development and solve the problem of food shortage in certain areas.

In terms of gender equality, the status quo is not optimistic. The report mentioned that it is estimated that the world will not be able to achieve gender equality until 2108, which is three generations later than we expect.

Promoting gender equality has always been insisted on Melinda. She believes that gender equality requires women to have power, not just empowerment: "If we cannot guarantee that women have real power in family and communities, women's authority is unable to empower. Talk. "

In the dialogue of "Face -to -face", Melinda also further explained his views on gender equality.

"Macau face to face · Changsheng Time" was hosted by Yao Changsheng, President of the City Publisher & President. Essence

In this heavy dialogue column, Yao Changsheng will continue to have in -depth dialogue with a series of important influential characters, leading readers into the struggle of entrepreneurs from a unique perspective, and truly reflect that they are in a fast era and industry. The challenges encountered in the change, active or passive response strategies.

In each episode, the host and guests will discuss in depth clinging to hot or important topics to share their insights on work, life and future trends.

This will be a wonderful dialogue and ideological feast that should not be missed. stay tuned.

(Author | city boundary Qi Minqian)

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